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Dixons Croxteth Academy

We look forward to welcoming year 9 families to the academy on Thursday 26 February 2026 between 4pm - 6:30pm for our Options & Parents' Evening. For more information Read More

Why Dixons?

Our enrichment activities

Our enrichment activities are available during breaks and after school.

Student experience

The student experience curriculum aims to ensure that all students engage in a range of experiences that support personal development and build cultural capital.

Supporting our community

Dixons Croxteth is proud to be a hub for our local community, bringing people together through events, partnerships, and celebrations of success.

Student recognition

We recognise and reward our students for doing the right thing, achieving excellence, and living out our values every day.

Art at Dixons Croxteth Academy

Art is at the heart of our school, celebrating creativity and talent through displays, exhibitions, and the Heart Space project.

Wellbeing walks

We build resilience and well-being through expeditions, Duke of Edinburgh, and annual well-being walks that connect students and staff.

Citizens UK and local partnerships

Through Citizens UK and local partnerships, our students gain a voice on issues that matter and learn to lead change in their community.

Culture

Our ‘warm-strict’ approach instils strong learning habits ultimately helping students become more successful and happier.

Our approach to learning

We build a partnership between parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first.

Literacy at Dixons Croxteth

At Dixons Croxteth Academy, we place a great deal of importance on literacy.

Learning habit 1: homework and deadlines

Information on our first learning habit.

Learning habit 2: on task

Information on our second learning habit.

Learning habit 3: equipment

Information on our third learning habit.

Learning habit 4: punctuality

Information on our forth learning habit.

Learning habit 5: uniform

Information on our fifth learning habit.

Learning habit 6: positive response

Information on our sixth learning habit.

Morning Meeting

One of the first routines to be introduced as a Dixons academy.

Powerful feedback

​Regular, powerful feedback increases students’ learning.

Knowledge organisers

Knowledge Organisers (KOs) are an efficient, structured tool to embed essential knowledge, develop memory skills, and promote independent learning.

A high performing, nationally recognised academy trust

Dixons Academies Trust is nationally recognised as an outstanding academy trust.